5 Fantastic Finals for the Finale of the Disability Football Season

On Sunday 26^th May 2024, Coach Road hosted the Devon FA Disability County Cup Finals Day sponsored by Allwood Timber Construction Limited with fantastic finals.

The day kicked off with the women’s and league ability finals with group stages before a final. In the women’s section, Exeter City 1^st were victorious against their 3^rd team in the final winning 4-0. Well done to Exeter City 2^nd and Exmouth Tigers Lionesses too with both teams competing well in the group stages.

Women’s County Cup Final

Exeter City 1^st 4-0 Exeter City 3^rd 

In the Disability County League Cup group stages, Plymouth Mayflower Specials and Pinhoe Ability 4^th battled well against higher level opposition but ultimately the league 1 teams made the final. Torquay United 2^nd & Shamwickshire Rovers 3rds played out a thrilling final, with the match finishing in a 2-2 draw after fantastic goals from Kieron Binmore (Torquay United) & Nas Castro (Shamwickshire Rovers) before penalties. Torquay United 2^nd were victorious winning 3-2 on penalties and taking home the 2024 Disability League Level County Cup.

League County Cup Final

Torquay United 2^nd 2-2 Shamwickshire Rovers 3^rd 

(Torquay United won 3-2 on penalties)

As the day progressed, it was time for another two cup finals with the Intermediate Cup and Senior Cup group stages kicking off at midday. In the intermediate section, Tiverton Town 2^nd & Club Plymouth Parkway 3^rd were pipped to the final by their counter parts from South and East Devon.

Waldon Athletic 2^nd & Pinhoe Ability 3^rd played out a closely fought final, finishing 0-0 before another penalty shootout. Busayo Rojugokan was the hero for Pinhoe Ability, as the goalkeeper stepped up with a great save to win the 2024 Devon FA Disability Intermediate Cup for Pinhoe Ability 3^rd.

Intermediate County Cup Final

Waldon Athletic 2^nd 0-0 Pinhoe Ability 3^rd 

(Pinhoe Ability win 3-2 on penalties)

As the day progressed onto the 4^th final, it was time for the Devon FA Disability Senior Cup group stages. This time, Pinhoe Ability 2^nd and Waldon Athletic 1^st couldn’t reach another final for their clubs but competed well in the group stages against the juggernauts from Plymouth and Exeter. The second Devon derby of the county cup final season (after the Devon Women’s Premier Cup Final in April) as Exeter City 3^rd and Plymouth Argyle 1^st reached the Devon FA Disability Senior Cup Final.

Another fantastic match, dominated largely by Exeter City finished in a 3-1 victory for the Grecians with the club taking home their second county cup of the day.

Senior County Cup Final

Exeter City 3^rd 3-1 Plymouth Argyle 1^st 

As the day progressed, we reached the Premier Cup group stages with some fine displays and skills. Pinhoe Ability 1^st competed well but unfortunately didn’t progress. As Northam Lions 1^st reached the final in 1^st place, there was a tie on points & goal difference between Plymouth Warriors 1^st and Shamwickshire Rovers 1^st which led to a semi final penalty shootout. Plymouth Warriors goalkeeper, Spencer Hyde’s stepped up saving the fifth penalty to win the penalty shootout 5-4 against a spirited and strong performance from Shamwickshire Rovers 1^st.

The final between reigning champions, Plymouth Warriors and cup final debutants, Northam Lions was a cracker, with some fine Football on display. Northam Lions win against their opponents in the group stages looked to be no fluke, as they took an early lead after a fine run and finish from Spencer David. Plymouth Warriors weren’t down for long though, after a long ball from defence was missed by the Northam Lions defence and finishing in the top corner. Some strong tackles & great passing play continued with the match concluding at 1-1 and the day’s fourth penalty shootout!

Plymouth Warriors goalkeeper, Spencer Hyde’s was again the hero with a penalty save and helping Plymouth Warriors to a 3-1 victory on penalties and retaining the Devon FA Disability Premier Cup!

Premier County Cup Final

Plymouth Warriors 1^st 1-1 Northam Lions             

(Plymouth Warriors win 3-1 on penalties)

A big thank you to the Devon FA County Cups committee, referees (Maurice Beckenham, Paul Sharples, Liam Jones, Dai Carpenter, Tracey Barber & Ashley Harris) and media team on the day for enabling another fantastic day of Disability Football action to conclude to 2023/24 season. Thank you also to sponsors Allwood Timber Construction Ltd, in a great day that concluded with 5 finals, 4 penalty shootouts, 88 goals, goalkeeping heroics and fantastic Football played with fair play across the day.